List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Select work area, equipment and instructions for the safe handling of materials that may contain microorganisms
Wear personal protective apparel
Select relevant emergency equipment for timely response to microbiological accidents
Apply correct disinfection procedures to work areas before and after use
Apply standard precautions when handling biological materials
Prepare thin smears of samples and stain
Prepare liquid films of specimens for direct observation
Concentrate relevant samples to facilitate microscopy
Set up stereo and compound microscopes and identify causes of variations in image quality
Examine dry, wet and stained microbiological specimens
Clean and store microscopes
Prepare media for culturing cells
Perform aseptic transfers of microorganisms to prepared liquid and solid media
Streak bacteria onto media plates to isolate single colonies using aseptic technique
Select temperature conditions and gaseous environments suitable for the growth of a range of common microorganisms
Prepare samples for testing
Carry out serial dilutions aseptically
Estimate and record bacterial growth in the sample
Calculate the bacterial load of the sample and report the results
Perform tests on pure cultures to assist in the identification of major bacterial groups
Prepare pure cultures selected from common bacterial genera
Select and prepare stained specimens to demonstrate features and cellular characteristics of major bacterial groups
Apply controls used to monitor accuracy and precision of results in a microbiological laboratory
Perform all tests in accordance with enterprise quality procedures
Record and report all test data appropriately
Access laboratory test results
Analyse laboratory tests to identify allowable variances and critical limits in production
Make adjustments to recipes or operating procedures to ensure critical limits are complied with
Establish the need for further certified testing

Assessment Cover Sheet

FBPFST4004 - Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry

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Assessment Record Sheet

FBPFST4004 - Perform microbiological procedures in the food industry

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